The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 74.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
74.4
30.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
96%
53.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 947
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mr Michael Mullins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Granby Road, Stretford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 8JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongford Park School
Special school · 532m away
Victoria Park Junior School
Primary · 875m away
St Ann's RC Primary School
Primary · 900m away
Victoria Park Infant School
Primary · 923m away
Chorlton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oswald Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stretford Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Stretford Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Stretford Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Stretford Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stretford Grammar School?
Stretford Grammar School currently has 947 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stretford Grammar School take?
Stretford Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stretford Grammar School?
Stretford Grammar School is in Manchester, M32 8JB, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stretford Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stretford Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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